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The Beacon Folkestone
Park Farm Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5DN, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.8 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
431
Capacity
354
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
122%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong overall quality in education and support. However, published academic performance data shows significant challenges, with no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE level. Parents should consider both the school's high standards of care and the need for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 12 February 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
Asian Other2.8%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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51.09036, 1.17308 · CT19 5DN
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN119044
School typeFoundation special school
Websitewww.thebeacon.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Beacon Folkestone rated by Ofsted?
The Beacon Folkestone was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 February 2019.
Is The Beacon Folkestone a good school?
The Beacon Folkestone scores 59.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Beacon Folkestone in GCSEs?
The Beacon Folkestone achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.3. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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